Environmental Health

Food

• Interprets rules and regulations governing restaurants for owners.
• Evaluates handling procedures on a continuing basis.
• Issues permits for the operation of restaurants.

Soil

• Evaluates properties for onsite sewage disposal systems permits.
• Inspects these systems for approval.

Water

• Evaluates properties for onsite well permits.
• Approves installation of wells.

Animal Bites

• Investigates reported animal bites.
• Advises on measures to prevent the spread of rabies.

Other Environmental Health Services

• Investigates general environmental complaints which may be public health hazards.
• Evaluates swimming pools, marinas, and small treatment plants.
• Performs environmental investigations for lead.

Vital Records
Certified copies of death certificates available at the Environmental Health Office.

Fees

• Death Certificates - $8 each
• Medical fees are charged according to a sliding scale, except for private payers, Medicaid and Medicare. Some services (i.e., childhood immunizations) are free.
• Septic and well permits, State fees:
  
  • $75: Septic permits
  • $40: Well permits
  • Additional county fees